AS RECENTLY AS 2012, one-fifth of American adults over sixty-five had lost all of their natural teeth. Whether the tooth loss is from age or other causes, it is a problem dentists have been dealing with for thousands of years. Dentures Have Ancient Roots False teeth have been around in some form since at least 700 B.C., when […]
Month: September 2017
Chocolate And Your Teeth
UNDER MOST CIRCUMSTANCES, we (the amazing dental team at Foster Dental Care) are not fans of candy. The sugar in candy is the favorite food of bacteria that cause tooth decay. However, when it comes to chocolate, certain types may actually be good for oral health! To be clear, this is not a blog post in […]
The Coolest Teeth In The Animal Kingdom
MOST OF US already know that sharks constantly grow new teeth, venomous snakes use their fangs like syringes full of poison, and elephants have enormous tusks. As lovers of teeth of all shapes and sizes, today our team at Foster Dental Care would like to take a moment to spotlight a few lesser known bizarre teeth […]
Dental Sealants Have Our Seal Of Approval
AS PARENTS, our children’s well-being is always our top priority, and their dental health is a big part of that. It’s important to take good care of their baby teeth, of course, but what can we do to ensure that their permanent teeth get off to a good start? A Child’s Risk Of Tooth Decay Did […]